AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Disease
The AHA outlines screening, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea and CV complications tied to the sleep disorder.
Stroke
Clinicians Must Go Beyond FAST When Diagnosing Acute Stroke
Researcher describes the limitations of currently available stroke screening tools and recent modifications made to these tools to improve diagnostic accuracy.
AHA/ASA 2021 Guidelines for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Here are highlights from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s 2021 evidence-based guidelines for preventing another stroke after a first stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Preeclampsia May Be a Risk Factor for Later-Life Stroke
A team of investigators conducted a population-based cohort study to determine whether preeclampsia history affected the relative risk for incident stroke.
Long-Term BP Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality in T2D
Greater variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was associated with increased CVD mortality risk in T2D.
New DOAC Users Had Lower Risks for Ischemic Stroke, Major Bleeding vs New Warfarin Users
Study authors assessed the effectiveness and safety of DOACs compared with warfarin in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation.
Increased Risk for Mortality Due to Pregnancy-Associated Stroke in Black Women
At the 2021 International Stroke Conference, study researchers presented their findings regarding racial disparities in mortality due to pregnancy associated stroke.
Do Women Have a Lower Normal Blood Pressure Range Than Men?
Women are at increased risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke at lower levels of systolic blood pressure than men.
The Neurologic Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority Patients
According to this systematic review, sexual and gender minority patients may be at risk for several neurologic deficiencies.
Green Tea Consumption Improves Prognosis for Stroke, MI Survivors
For stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) survivors, green tea consumption is associated with improved prognosis.
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